Sylvan Barnet is an American literary critic and Shakespearean scholar whose work delves into the art of writing. His extensive knowledge of Shakespeare is evident in his numerous books and articles, as well as his role as the general editor of the Signet Classics Shakespeare series. Beyond Shakespeare, Barnet also explores the intricacies of Japanese art through occasional essays co-authored with William Burto. His writings offer profound insights into literary works and artistic themes.
"A Short Guide to Writing About Art provides you with the tools to effectively articulate ideas about art. You'll analyze drawings, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and architecture, as the text guides you in writing a formal analysis, a research paper, a review of an exhibition, an essay, and more."--
This selection includes five of Wilde's wittiest and best-known plays of which the title (play) "The Importance ..." is his most famous
"The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus," more commonly referred to as "Dr. Faustus," is Christopher Marlowe's version of the famous legend of a doctor who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power. Based on the German legend of Johann Georg Faust, a magician of the German Renaissance who reportedly gained his mystical powers by selling his immortal soul to the devil, the Faustian legend has forever come to symbolize the inherent peril in dealing with unscrupulous characters and supernatural forces. Marlowe's "Dr. Faustus" is based primarily upon an anonymous late 16th century work concerning the history of the real life Faust. The influence of the Faustian legend upon literature cannot be overstated. It has quite literally inspired dozens of versions ever since that first 16th century anonymous work, most notably of which is Goethe's early 19th century version. Marlowe's work, which is rivaled only by Goethe's version of the legend, is presented here in this volume in both its 1604 and 1616 versions. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
This edition includes 19 new stories, 49 poems and 7 new plays consisting largely of emerging contemporary and multicultural voices, giving students and instructors a range of selections from both new and established writers.
Prometheus Bound, Oedipus the King, Hippolytus, King Lear, Ghosts, Miss Julie, On Bailles Strand, Desire Under the Elms.
"Literature for Composition" offers the finest writing and argument coverage, helpful discussions of the literary elements, compelling case studies, and a diverse array of selections. The book includes complete coverage of the writing process, three chapters devoted to argument, complete chapters on interpretation and evaluation, coverage of the literary elements and the study of visual images, and case studies. The book opens with five chapters devoted to reading, writing, and argument. An entire chapter on critical thinking equips readers with a foundation upon which to study the chapters on the literary forms that follow. An anthology is organized around six engaging themes. Special chapters on visuals and film along with ten case studies offer additional resources. For those interested in the study and composition of literature.
Oversized hardcover in deluxe printed Japanese edition - First Edition/First Printing.
The Little, Brown Reader, one of the best-known and most respected thematic readers available today, continues its tradition of excellence by bringing together contemporary and classic readings with extensive critical reading and writing instruction and numerous illustrations. The strength of The Little, Brown Reader has always been its distinctive collection of readings and its unmatched apparatus; the Tenth Edition enhances both features, further improving the text's focus on critical thinking and writing. Little Brown works in every classroom—a range of themes and a flexible format encourage a variety of teaching styles. The readings are well balanced with selections by well-known writers, new writers, and students. General Interest: Improving writing
A reference work which provides definitions of world literary terms in common use
